Within the past few decades, arts-based nonprofits like Heights Arts and Shaker Arts Council formed to grow the impact of art in these communities, and the Shaker Historical Society added the Lissauer Art Gallery to highlight local talent. Today, the Heights are known for diverse and dynamic cultural scenes that benefit residents and visitors alike.

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Here are some book recommendations for kids to start thinking and preparing for their days of summer fun.

May is National Teacher Appreciation Month and to celebrate, we asked a few Northeast Ohio schools to help us recognize teachers who are going above and beyond for their students. Get to know these outstanding educators and learn a little about the special things they’re doing in the classroom. 

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Cleveland Museum of Natural History recently welcomed a new male northern bobcat to the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden.

Downsizing may come with mixed emotions. It is natural to feel overwhelmed at the idea of deciding what should be preserved and what will need to be removed — whether donated, trashed, or sold. Not sure where to start? Here's a few tips to get the process started.

With the number of children entering and staying in foster care, there's a need for foster parents. A few regional agencies provide some helpful information for families who might be interested in fostering a child.

Celebrate May with these interactive picture books suggested by Annisha Jeffries, Youth Services Manager at Cleveland Public Library. These books encourage kids to learn through touch, sound, or movement.

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney of “I Crashed the Web” is always looking for dinners that are easy to make, take less than an hour, and have an easy cleanup. “This is one of those recipes,” she says.